"When he isn't in the lineup that will hurt our ability to create chances. But that was only part of the reason we were lacking offensively," Donovan said.

The defeat left the reigning champions languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference table with just one win from four matches whilst SKC are at the other end of the scale with five victories from five.

Donovan praised the Kansas City club who he believes have come a very long way in the last ten or so seasons.

"They're a great team, whether they're playing at home or away. The atmosphere is great," he added.

"MLS has come a long way, certainly since I was here for the first time in 2001, and this is a prime example of that. They should be very proud of it."

About the author

Andrew Slevison is an avid sports fan, particularly of the world game. The Melbourne, Australia native, who has spent time living in London and travelling South America, takes a keen interest in the English Premier League and Major League Soccer and rates his best live footballing moment as the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.